Results 201-220 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Policy of Inclusion. (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy is around long enough and knows what I am trying to say.

Policy of Inclusion. (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: In defence of my Department, it must be stated lest it be forgotten that I am not making any reduction. The money was coming from a different Department altogether, granted that I am facing the pass regarding what has arisen. With regard to my funding and programmes, nothing has been done to undermine the programme in question. I am trying, in spite of resourcing difficulties, to sustain...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 10 together. Government support for the horse and greyhound racing industries is provided under the horse and greyhound racing fund, which was established under section 12 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001. Section 12(6) of the Act specifies that, of the moneys paid into the fund each year, 80% shall be paid to Horse Racing Ireland and 20%...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I will be presenting my proposals on that in January to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I had to fight very hard to get the amount for this fund. Everyone accepts the Exchequer cannot continue to put the resources that it has already. We all accept it is not just a sport, but a hugely important and significant industry. The Minister for Finance is directly involved in examining the taxation issues surrounding the industry, which I welcome. I am deeply frustrated with the...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I wish the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the Ceann Comhairle, the staff and all my colleagues on the Front Bench of Fine Gael and Labour and their families a peaceful and happy Christmas. We have had a good year working together and I am sure we will again next year.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I meant everyone on all sides of the House, back, front, no matter where.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy is like Scrooge.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 to 228, inclusive, together. Since taking office in this Department in 2008, I have appointed one Special (Press) Advisor, Ms Michelle Hoctor, under Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act, 1997. Ms Hoctor's position in the Department is that of Special (Press) Advisor. Ms Hoctor is currently paid €93,449 on the Principal Officer Standard...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: Since the commencement of the 30th Dáil on 14 June 2007, the Department (excluding the National Archives, which forms part of the Department but is designated as a separate public body under the Official Languages Act 2003) has translated into Irish some 306 reports, documents and memos, as set out in the following table with the associated translation costs. Title of Report, Document or...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (16 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: The amount spent by my Department in respect of each Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism engaged in Government business on commercial flights during 2006, 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009 is set out in the following table. Minister 2006 2007 2008 2009 Minister John O'Donoghue €16,303.90 €3,178.32 - - Minister Seamus Brennan - €107.79 - - Minister Martin Cullen - - €10,431.82 €9,000.18

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: My Department is committed to supporting the balanced implementation of the broad sustainability agenda in tourism development, in line with Programme for Government commitments. With specific regard to eco-tourism and the use of sustainable technology, such commitments include, inter alia, seeking, with the Tourism Agencies and Local Authorities, suitable areas to develop and promote...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: Section 19 (2) of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 provides that the Board shall, within ninety days after the end of each accounting period or such longer time as the Minister shall in any particular case allow, furnish to the Minister an abstract of the accounts of the Board for that accounting period and a report of its proceedings during that accounting period. While compliance with the...

Written Answers — European Capital of Sport: European Capital of Sport (15 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I welcome the successful bid by Dublin City Council to be the European Capital of Sport for 2010. The Deputy will be aware that Dublin has been selected by the European Capitals of Sport Association as the European Capital of Sport for 2010. I expect to attend a number of the initiatives which the Council will be organising during the year starting with the official launch in February 2010....

Written Answers — Local Sports Partnerships: Local Sports Partnerships (10 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: Special funding of €2.5 million was allocated from the dormant accounts fund for the appointment of 20 Sports Inclusion Development Officers (SIDOs) in Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in 2008. The SIDOs were appointed on two-year contracts to provide opportunities for persons with a disability to participate in sport and physical activity. A network of 33 LSPs have been set up...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (9 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Sports Council (ISC), which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body responsible for the promotion, development and coordination of sport which includes responsibility for dealing with the recognised sporting organisations and allocation of funding to same. The ISC was established on a statutory basis on 1st July, 1999, and the functions of the Council are outlined in...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Funding: Sports Capital Funding (9 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: The organisation in question has received very generous funding under various rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Since 1999 the club has received over €1,000,000 in funding towards the development of facilities. All of this funding has been drawn down.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (9 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Task Force was established in August 2006 to ensure Ireland could identify and maximise the complete range of opportunities arising from our proximity to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012. The Task Force included experts from the sport, tourism, cultural and business sectors and was...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (9 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: There are four full time established civil servants in my Private Office, i.e. my Private Secretary at Higher Executive Officer level and three Executive Officers. The staffing of my constituency Office consists of one fulltime established civil servant (Staff Officer), and local constituency office staff of 3 comprising of a Personal Assistant at Higher Executive Officer level, a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: Since the 2004-05 academic year, financial assistance has been provided by means of full or partial refund of fees to 45 members of staff, including staff of the National Museum of Ireland and the National Library of Ireland, which were part of the Department until they were established as separate legal entities in May 2005. Course fees that were fully or partially refunded can be broadly...